OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network
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The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), named after talk-show presenter Oprah Winfrey
, is an American
specialty channel
produced by Harpo Productions
and Discovery Communications
. It debuted on January 1, 2011 in approximately 80 million homes, replacing the former Discovery Health Channel
.
OWN programming includes a mix of original programs, strips, specials, original documentaries and acquired movies. OWN transmits broadcasts in both standard-definition resolution (480i) and high-definition resolution (1080i). AT&T
, Dish Network
, Cablevision and Bright House currently carry the channel in high definition in all their markets, with Charter Communications
, Cox
, and Time Warner Cable
carrying the HD feed of the channel only in some of their markets.
would end on May 25, 2011, and that it would not continue on OWN thereafter. However, she will host a new prime-time show on the channel called Oprah's Next Chapter two or three times a week. Winfrey has committed to appearing in a minimum of 70-hours per year on the network.
On April 8, 2010 several new shows for the channel were announced including Visionaries: Inside the Creative Mind; Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star
; The Gayle King Show
; Why Not? with Shania Twain
; Season 25: Oprah Behind the Scenes; Breaking Down the Bars; Enough Already! with Peter Walsh
; In the Bedroom with Dr. Laura Berman; Our America with Lisa Ling; Kidnapped By the Kids; Miracle Detectives; The Swell Life; Searching For...; Oprah Presents Master Class
, Ask Oprah's All-Stars, Ryan and Tatum: The O' Neals, The Judds
, Anna & Kristina's Grocery Bag
, and Oprah's Next Chapter. Mystery Diagnosis
and Deliver Me, both carryovers from Discovery Health, will remain on the schedule.
On July 26, 2010 Sarah, Duchess of York
announced that she would star in her own New York based show titled Finding Sarah.
On August 5, 2010, Rosie O'Donnell
announced that she will host a new daytime talk show, The Rosie Show
on the channel.
Movies and reruns of Dr. Phil
complete the schedule. Reruns of older TLC
shows have also been included to fill the daytime schedule, including Curtis Stone
's Take Home Chef
, Say Yes to the Dress
, Cash Cab
(from sister Discovery Channel
), What Not To Wear, 10 Years Younger, I Shouldn't Be Alive
(from sister channel Animal Planet
) and Untold Stories of the E.R.
(which had also aired on Discovery Health).
In August 2011, Oprah Winfrey announced the start, in October 2011, of her Oprah's Lifeclass
, showing inspiring guests from her show. On the same day, she announced a free ticket and Lifeclass Journal giveaway for the first 1 million Americans to join the class online.
, the former Canadian version of Discovery Health, owned by Shaw Media
, will not be following its U.S. equivalent in adopting the OWN format; that channel has now moved to a reality-based format branded as Twist TV. Instead, Corus Entertainment
has agreed to launch a Canadian version of OWN in early 2011. It was later confirmed that the channel
known as Viva was rebranded as OWN on March 1, 2011. During January and February 2011, selected OWN programming was airing on both Viva and the co-owned W Network
. Both Shaw Media and Corus share common ownership interests from the J.R. Shaw family, but are considered separate companies.
On March 8, 2011, OWN announced that it will undergo a major overhaul. On May 6, 2011, Discovery executive Peter Liguori replaced Christina Norman as CEO.
On July 13, 2011, Oprah Winfrey announced she will be taking over as CEO and Chief Creative Officer (CCO)
of the network.
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey is an American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer and philanthropist. Winfrey is best known for her self-titled, multi-award-winning talk show, which has become the highest-rated program of its kind in history and was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2011...
, is an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
specialty channel
Specialty channel
A specialty channel can be a commercial broadcasting or non-commercial television channel which consists of television programming focused on a single genre, subject or targeted television market at a specific demographic....
produced by Harpo Productions
Harpo Productions
Harpo Productions, Inc. is an incorporated US-based multimedia production company founded by Oprah Winfrey . It also includes Harpo Films & Harpo Radio, Inc....
and Discovery Communications
Discovery Communications
Discovery Communications, Inc. is an American global media and entertainment company. The company started as a single channel in 1985, The Discovery Channel. Today, DCI has global operations offering 28 network entertainment brands on more than 100 channels in more than 180 countries in 39...
. It debuted on January 1, 2011 in approximately 80 million homes, replacing the former Discovery Health Channel
Discovery Health Channel
Discovery Health Channel is a website owned by Discovery Communications, created for people interested in health and wellness. Until December 31, 2010, it was a U.S. cable television specialty channel dedicated to television programming that highlights various aspects of health and wellness...
.
OWN programming includes a mix of original programs, strips, specials, original documentaries and acquired movies. OWN transmits broadcasts in both standard-definition resolution (480i) and high-definition resolution (1080i). AT&T
AT&T
AT&T Inc. is an American multinational telecommunications corporation headquartered in Whitacre Tower, Dallas, Texas, United States. It is the largest provider of mobile telephony and fixed telephony in the United States, and is also a provider of broadband and subscription television services...
, Dish Network
Dish Network
Dish Network Corporation is the second largest pay TV provider in the United States, providing direct broadcast satellite service—including satellite television, audio programming, and interactive television services—to 14.337 million commercial and residential customers in the United States. Dish...
, Cablevision and Bright House currently carry the channel in high definition in all their markets, with Charter Communications
Charter Communications
Charter Communications is an American company providing cable television, high-speed Internet, and telephone services to more than 4.7 million customers in 25 states. By revenues, it is the fourth-largest cable operator in the United States, behind Comcast, Time Warner Cable, and Cox Communications...
, Cox
Cox
- People :*Cox , for information on the origins of the family name and a list of people with the name- Places :* Cox, Alicante, Spain* Cox, Florida, United States* Cox, Haute-Garonne, France* Cox Island, Nunavut, Canada...
, and Time Warner Cable
Time Warner Cable
Time Warner Cable is an American cable television company that operates in 28 states and has 31 operating divisions...
carrying the HD feed of the channel only in some of their markets.
Network executives
- Oprah Winfrey - Chairperson, CEO, and Chief Creative Officer
- Sheri Salata - Co-President
- Erik Logan - Co-President
- John MacDonald - Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
- Lisa Erspamer - Executive Vice President, Production & Development
Programming
Oprah Winfrey announced her syndicated talk showThe Oprah Winfrey Show
The Oprah Winfrey Show is an American syndicated talk show hosted and produced by its namesake Oprah Winfrey. It ran nationally for 25 seasons beginning in 1986, before concluding in 2011. It is the highest-rated talk show in American television history....
would end on May 25, 2011, and that it would not continue on OWN thereafter. However, she will host a new prime-time show on the channel called Oprah's Next Chapter two or three times a week. Winfrey has committed to appearing in a minimum of 70-hours per year on the network.
On April 8, 2010 several new shows for the channel were announced including Visionaries: Inside the Creative Mind; Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star
Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star
Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star is a reality competition show, created by Oprah. The executive producer is Mark Burnett, who has produced many reality competitions, such as The Apprentice, Survivor, and Design Star. The show premiered on January 7, 2011, and is currently airing...
; The Gayle King Show
The Gayle King Show
The Gayle King Show is the name of several programs which have been hosted by Gayle King, friend and business associate of Oprah Winfrey. The first show to be called The Gayle King Show was a half-hour syndicated television show which lasted one season, running from 1997 to 1998.In September 2006,...
; Why Not? with Shania Twain
Why Not? with Shania Twain
Why Not? with Shania Twain is a reality show that is hosted by Canadian country music singer/songwriter Shania Twain. It premiered on the OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network on May 8, 2011 as the network's highest rated premiere to date. It documents the journey of the superstar who, by the age of 22, had...
; Season 25: Oprah Behind the Scenes; Breaking Down the Bars; Enough Already! with Peter Walsh
Enough Already! with Peter Walsh
Enough Already! with Peter Walsh is an American television series on the Oprah Winfrey Network . It has a format similar to Clean House...
; In the Bedroom with Dr. Laura Berman; Our America with Lisa Ling; Kidnapped By the Kids; Miracle Detectives; The Swell Life; Searching For...; Oprah Presents Master Class
Oprah Presents Master Class
Oprah Presents: Master Class is a television program that airs on the OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. It is an unprecedented look into the minds of true modern masters, handpicked by Oprah Winfrey for their unique impact on the world...
, Ask Oprah's All-Stars, Ryan and Tatum: The O' Neals, The Judds
The Judds
The Judds were an American country music duo composed of Naomi Judd and her daughter, Wynonna Judd. Signed to RCA Records in 1983, the duo released six studio albums between then and 1991. One of the most successful acts in country music history, The Judds won five Grammy Awards for Best Country...
, Anna & Kristina's Grocery Bag
Anna & Kristina's Grocery Bag
Anna & Kristina's Grocery Bag is a Canadian television series that airs on the W Network in Canada, as well as 13 other countries around the world...
, and Oprah's Next Chapter. Mystery Diagnosis
Mystery Diagnosis
Mystery Diagnosis is a television program that airs on the OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. Each episode focuses on two or more individuals and their struggles to find out what ailments they suffer from....
and Deliver Me, both carryovers from Discovery Health, will remain on the schedule.
On July 26, 2010 Sarah, Duchess of York
Sarah, Duchess of York
Sarah, Duchess of York is a British charity patron, spokesperson, writer, film producer, television personality and former member of the British Royal Family. She is the former wife of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, whom she married from 1986 to 1996...
announced that she would star in her own New York based show titled Finding Sarah.
On August 5, 2010, Rosie O'Donnell
Rosie O'Donnell
Roseann "Rosie" O'Donnell is an American stand-up comedian, actress, author and television personality. She has also been a magazine editor and continues to be a celebrity blogger, LGBT rights activist, television producer and collaborative partner in the LGBT family vacation company R Family...
announced that she will host a new daytime talk show, The Rosie Show
The Rosie Show
The Rosie Show is an American evening television talk show hosted and produced by actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell, airing on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network...
on the channel.
Movies and reruns of Dr. Phil
Dr. Phil (TV series)
Dr. Phil is a reality/talk television show hosted by Phil McGraw. After McGraw's success with his segments on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Dr. Phil debuted on September 16, 2002...
complete the schedule. Reruns of older TLC
TLC (TV channel)
TLC is an American cable TV specialty channel which initially focused on educational content. Since 1991 TLC has been owned by Discovery Communications, the same company that operates the Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and The Science Channel, as well as other learning-themed networks...
shows have also been included to fill the daytime schedule, including Curtis Stone
Curtis Stone
Curtis Stone is an Australian celebrity chef, author and television personality, nicknamed "The Quiet Terminator" by fans following his performance on The Celebrity Apprentice 3.-Background:...
's Take Home Chef
Take Home Chef
Take Home Chef is a half-hour reality cooking show starring Curtis Stone. It originally aired on TLC.-Format:In each episode, Stone introduces himself to a stranger in a grocery store, typically an attractive woman in her 20s or 30s, and asks if she is cooking a meal for someone that night. When...
, Say Yes to the Dress
Say Yes to the Dress
Say Yes to the Dress is a TLC reality series which follows events at Kleinfeld Bridal in New York City. The series shows the progress of individual sales associates, managers, and fitters at the store, along with profiling brides as they search for the perfect wedding dress...
, Cash Cab
Cash Cab (U.S. game show)
Cash Cab is an American game show that began airing on the Discovery Channel on December 5, 2005. The program is hosted by stand-up comedian Ben Bailey. While Bailey's show takes place in New York City, some episodes of Season 6 take place in Las Vegas...
(from sister Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel is an American satellite and cable specialty channel , founded by John Hendricks and distributed by Discovery Communications. It is a publicly traded company run by CEO David Zaslav...
), What Not To Wear, 10 Years Younger, I Shouldn't Be Alive
I Shouldn't Be Alive
I Shouldn't Be Alive is a documentary television series that airs on multiple networks in the United States, Canada, the U.K., Australia, India and Pakistan...
(from sister channel Animal Planet
Animal Planet
Animal Planet is an American cable tv specialty channel that launched on October 1, 1996. It is distributed by Discovery Communications. A high-definition simulcast of the channel launched on September 1, 2007.-History:...
) and Untold Stories of the E.R.
Untold Stories of the E.R.
Untold Stories of the E.R. is a docudrama television series which airs on TLC and Discovery Fit & Health.In this program real-life emergency room doctors tell about their most bizarre and puzzling cases. Typically these involve medical sabotage, violently or strangely acting patients,...
(which had also aired on Discovery Health).
In August 2011, Oprah Winfrey announced the start, in October 2011, of her Oprah's Lifeclass
Oprah's Lifeclass
Oprah's Lifeclass is an American primetime television show hosted and produced by Oprah Winfrey, airing on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. The first episode premiered on October 10, 2011 at 8/7c...
, showing inspiring guests from her show. On the same day, she announced a free ticket and Lifeclass Journal giveaway for the first 1 million Americans to join the class online.
| Show | Talent | Original Run on Oprah Winfrey Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ambush Cook | Kristina Kuzmic-Crocco | Begins December 3, 2011 | A cooking show with "Your OWN Show" winner Kristina Kuzmic-Crocco, that proves anyone can be a great cook, one ambush at a time. |
| America's Money Class | Suze Orman Suze Orman Susan "Suze" Lynn Orman is an American financial advisor, author, motivational speaker, and television host.Orman was born in Chicago and received her B.A. in social work. She worked as a waitress in Berkeley, California before becoming a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch... |
Begins Early 2012 | Primetime series with famed money expert Suze Orman. |
| Anna & Kristina's Grocery Bag Anna & Kristina's Grocery Bag Anna & Kristina's Grocery Bag is a Canadian television series that airs on the W Network in Canada, as well as 13 other countries around the world... |
Anna Wallner Anna Wallner Anna Wallner is currently the host, alongside Kristina Matisic, of The Shopping Bags, Anna & Kristina's Grocery Bag, and Anna & Kristina's Beauty Call. She is originally from Toronto, Ontario... and Kristina Matisic Kristina Matisic Kristina Matisic is currently the host, alongside Anna Wallner, of The Shopping Bags, Anna & Kristina's Grocery Bag, and Anna & Kristina's Beauty Call.Matisic was born in Zagreb, Croatia... |
January 2011-present | Daytime cooking show focusing on recipes from famous and infamous cookbooks. |
| Ask Oprah's All Stars | Phil McGraw Phil McGraw Phillip Calvin McGraw best known as Dr. Phil, is an American television personality, author, former psychologist, and the host of the television show Dr. Phil, which debuted in 2002... , Suze Orman Suze Orman Susan "Suze" Lynn Orman is an American financial advisor, author, motivational speaker, and television host.Orman was born in Chicago and received her B.A. in social work. She worked as a waitress in Berkeley, California before becoming a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch... and Dr. Mehmet Oz Mehmet Oz Mehmet Cengiz Oz , also known as Dr. Oz, is a Turkish-American cardiothoracic surgeon, author, talk show host, and commentator for The Dr. Oz Show, a daily television program focusing on medical issues/personal health.... |
January 2011-present | Oprah's experts are your experts |
| Beverly's Full House Beverly's Full House Beverly's Full House is a docuseries on the Oprah Winfrey Network .- Overview :The show follows the family life of supermodel Beverly Johnson as she tries to bring three generations of her fragmented family together under one roof: her own. The show is produced for OWN by Good Clean Fun and... |
Beverly Johnson Beverly Johnson Beverly Johnson is an American model, actress, and businesswoman. She made history when she rose to fame as the first black model to appear on the cover of American Vogue in 1974... |
Begins February 2012 | A docu-series following fashion icon and supermodel Beverly Johnson as she opens up her home to her plus-size model daughter and son-in-law and brand new granddaughter. Premieres February 2012. |
| Carson Nation | Carson Kressley Carson Kressley Carson Lee Kressley was the fashion expert on the American television program Queer Eye, where he was one of the show's "Fab Five" members. He is also the motivational host of the TV show How to Look Good Naked.-Biography:... |
June-September 2011 | Makeover show where host and fashion expert Carson Kressley travels around the country helping people "dress up" their lives. Series has ended |
| Cristina Ferrare's Big Bowl of Love | Cristina Ferrare Cristina Ferrare Cristina Ferrare is a former fashion model, actress, author and television talk-show host.... |
January 2011-present | A daytime cooking show that marries friends, fun and FOOD in one, Big Bowl of Love! |
| Deliver Me | Dr. Yvonne Bohn OB-GYN, Dr. Allison Hill OB-GYN, and Dr. Alane Park OB-GYN | February 2011-present | Reality show about the process of pregnancy and childbirth. Moved from Discovery Health |
| The Doc Club | Rosie O'Donnell Rosie O'Donnell Roseann "Rosie" O'Donnell is an American stand-up comedian, actress, author and television personality. She has also been a magazine editor and continues to be a celebrity blogger, LGBT rights activist, television producer and collaborative partner in the LGBT family vacation company R Family... |
May 2011-present | Rosie O'Donnell hosts one-hour specials after some of the documentaries premiering on OWN. Thus far, O'Donnell has moderated live discussions following the premieres of Becoming Chaz and Miss Representation. |
| Don't Tell the Bride Don't Tell the Bride Don't Tell The Bride is a reality TV show on BBC Three in United Kingdom, BBC America in the United States and The LifeStyle Channel in Australia.... |
Caroline Rhea Caroline Rhea Caroline Gilchrist Rhea is a Canadian stand-up comedian and actress who was the original host of the reality television show The Biggest Loser on NBC until she was replaced by Alison Sweeney after the end of the third season... |
October 2011-present | A reality show where a wedding is planned detail-by-detail and the whole time the bride has no clue. |
| Dr. Phil Dr. Phil (TV series) Dr. Phil is a reality/talk television show hosted by Phil McGraw. After McGraw's success with his segments on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Dr. Phil debuted on September 16, 2002... |
Dr. Phil McGraw Phil McGraw Phillip Calvin McGraw best known as Dr. Phil, is an American television personality, author, former psychologist, and the host of the television show Dr. Phil, which debuted in 2002... |
January 2011-present | Re-airings of the hit daytime talk show. |
| Extreme Clutter with Peter Walsh | Peter Walsh Peter Walsh (organizer) Peter Walsh is an Australian-born professional organizer, writer and television personality residing in Los Angeles. He is a very private person but spoke about his US citizenship, outed himself and spoke about his June 2008 marriage to his partner on his SiriusXM radio show on the Oprah Channel... |
January 2011-present | A reality show where famed organization expert Peter Walsh helps people "de-clutter" their lives. Season 2 premieres January 2nd, 2012 |
| Finding Sarah | Sarah, Duchess of York Sarah, Duchess of York Sarah, Duchess of York is a British charity patron, spokesperson, writer, film producer, television personality and former member of the British Royal Family. She is the former wife of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, whom she married from 1986 to 1996... |
June-July 2011 | A docu-series detailing the life of Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York as she puts her life back together with the help of family, friends and experts like Suze Orman and Dr. Phil McGraw. Series has ended |
| The Gayle King Show The Gayle King Show The Gayle King Show is the name of several programs which have been hosted by Gayle King, friend and business associate of Oprah Winfrey. The first show to be called The Gayle King Show was a half-hour syndicated television show which lasted one season, running from 1997 to 1998.In September 2006,... |
Gayle King Gayle King Gayle King is editor-at-large for O, The Oprah Magazine and the best friend of Oprah Winfrey. She has previously worked as a television news anchor and talk show host... |
January-November 2011 | A daily talk show where television and radio come together. Series has ended. |
| Home Made Simple Home Made Simple Home Made Simple is a a lifestyle brand that features tips, advice and ideas for the home primarily on its website, TV show and through email. It is supported by the Procter & Gamble brands: Cascade, Dawn, Febreze, Gain Ultra, Mr... |
Paige Davis Paige Davis Mindy Paige Davis , billed as Paige Davis, is an American actress best known as a host of the reality television series Trading Spaces.-Early life and career:... , Jesse Brune, Cici Carmichael, Kristan Cunningham, Tracy Metro, Brookes Utley and Kenneth Wingard |
Paige Davis leads a team of experts who show you how to tackle your "to do" list and make your home the place you have always wanted to live! | |
| In the Bedroom with Dr. Laura Berman | Dr. Laura Berman Laura Berman Laura Berman, LCSW, PhD, is an American sex educator and relationship therapist. She is the host of on the Oprah Winfrey Network . She is also a regular guest on . She previously starred in Showtime's reality TV series, Sexual Healing.Dr... |
January 2011-present | An informational reality show about sex and healthy relationships. |
| The Judds | Wynonna Judd Wynonna Judd Wynonna Ellen Judd is an American country music singer. Her solo albums and singles are all credited to the singular name Wynonna. Wynonna first rose to fame in the 1980s alongside her mother, Naomi, in the country music duo The Judds... and Naomi Judd Naomi Judd Naomi Judd is an American country music singer, songwriter, and activist.-Personal life:She was born Diana Ellen Judd to Charles Glen Judd and his wife Pauline Judd on January 11, 1946, in Ashland, Kentucky. Her father owned a gas station; her mother started out as a homemaker but later became a... |
April-May 2011 | A docu-series following the lives of the Grammy Award-winning mother-daughter country duo. |
| Kidnapped by the Kids | May-June 2011 | A show where busy parents are intercepted by their kids and renewed families are born. | |
| Million Dollar Neighbourhood | Begins January 22, 2012 | ||
| Miracle Detectives | Randall Sullivan and Dr. Indre Viskontas | January 2011-present | An investigative program where the question "what is a miracle?" is answered |
| Mystery Diagnosis Mystery Diagnosis Mystery Diagnosis is a television program that airs on the OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. Each episode focuses on two or more individuals and their struggles to find out what ailments they suffer from.... |
January 2011-present | Medical series where each episode focuses on two or more individuals and their struggles to find out what ailments they suffer from. Moved from Discovery Health | |
| OWN Documentary Club | January 2011-present | The OWN Documentary Club aims to engage audiences in the same manner that Oprah's Book Club significantly changed the reading habits of the country, and was created to spotlight cinematic documentaries that inspire and entertain. Docs that have aired include: Becoming Chaz, Extraordinary Moms, No Woman No Cry, Sons of Perdition, Serving Life, Life 2.0, Most Valuable Players, Miss Representation, Crime After Crime, Being Chaz, I Am Jazz: A Family in Transition, One Lucky Elephant, Becoming Santa | |
| Oprah's Lifeclass Oprah's Lifeclass Oprah's Lifeclass is an American primetime television show hosted and produced by Oprah Winfrey, airing on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. The first episode premiered on October 10, 2011 at 8/7c... |
Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey is an American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer and philanthropist. Winfrey is best known for her self-titled, multi-award-winning talk show, which has become the highest-rated program of its kind in history and was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2011... , Iyanla Vanzant Iyanla Vanzant Iyanla Vanzant is an inspirational speaker, New Thought spiritual teacher, author, and television personality. She is known primarily for her books, for her eponymous talk show, and for her frequent appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show and on Oprah's Lifeclass webcasts.Vanzant was born in... |
October 2011-present | An indepth look into some of the life lessons Oprah has learned over the 25 years of the Oprah Winfrey Show. Oprah's Lifeclass LIVE! is a weekly online discussion which airs on Friday nights after the telecast. |
| Oprah's Next Chapter | Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey is an American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer and philanthropist. Winfrey is best known for her self-titled, multi-award-winning talk show, which has become the highest-rated program of its kind in history and was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2011... |
Begins January 1, 2012 | In this new, weekly, primetime series, Oprah steps outside of the studio for some riveting, enlightening in-depth conversations with newsmakers, celebrities, thought leaders and real-life families. |
| Oprah Presents Master Class Oprah Presents Master Class Oprah Presents: Master Class is a television program that airs on the OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. It is an unprecedented look into the minds of true modern masters, handpicked by Oprah Winfrey for their unique impact on the world... |
Jay-Z Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010... , Diane Sawyer Diane Sawyer Lila Diane Sawyer is the current anchor of ABC News' flagship program, ABC World News. Previously, Sawyer had been co-anchor of ABC Newss morning news program, Good Morning America .... , Maya Angelou Maya Angelou Maya Angelou is an American author and poet who has been called "America's most visible black female autobiographer" by scholar Joanne M. Braxton. She is best known for her series of six autobiographical volumes, which focus on her childhood and early adult experiences. The first and most highly... , Simon Cowell Simon Cowell Simon Phillip Cowell is an English A&R executive, television producer, entrepreneur, and television personality. He is known in the United Kingdom and United States for his role as a talent judge on TV shows such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol... , Lorne Michaels Lorne Michaels Lorne Michaels, CM is a Canadian-American television producer, writer, and comedian best known for creating and producing Saturday Night Live and producing the various film and TV projects that spun off from it.-Early life:... , Condoleezza Rice Condoleezza Rice Condoleezza Rice is an American political scientist and diplomat. She served as the 66th United States Secretary of State, and was the second person to hold that office in the administration of President George W. Bush... , Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey is an American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer and philanthropist. Winfrey is best known for her self-titled, multi-award-winning talk show, which has become the highest-rated program of its kind in history and was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2011... |
January 2011-present | Master Class is an unprecedented look into the minds of modern masters making a unique impact on the world and the lessons they've learned along the way. Season 2 will premiere in Early 2012 |
| Our America with Lisa Ling Our America with Lisa Ling Our America with Lisa Ling is an American documentary television series. Each episode examines an aspect of American society that may be viewed as marginal or outside the mainstream... |
Lisa Ling Lisa Ling Lisa J. Ling is a Chinese American journalist, best known for her role as a co-host of ABC's The View , host of National Geographic Explorer, reporter on Channel One News, and special correspondent for the Oprah Winfrey Show and CNN. She is the older sister of journalist Laura Ling.-Early... |
February 2011-present | A riveting look at America, it's people, culture and the experiences that make this country what it is. |
| Rollin' With Zach | Zach Anner Zach Anner Zach Anner is an Austin, Texas-based stand-up comedian with cerebral palsy who gained world-wide attention with the submission of a video to Oprah's "Search for the Next TV Star" competition... |
Begins December 12, 2011 | A travel show where Your OWN Show winner, Zach Anner explores the country, meets new people, indulges in his favorite treats, and attempts new and exciting experiences he never imagined possible! Theme song written and sung by Grammy Award-winning musician John Mayer. |
| The Rosie Show The Rosie Show The Rosie Show is an American evening television talk show hosted and produced by actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell, airing on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network... |
Rosie O'Donnell Rosie O'Donnell Roseann "Rosie" O'Donnell is an American stand-up comedian, actress, author and television personality. She has also been a magazine editor and continues to be a celebrity blogger, LGBT rights activist, television producer and collaborative partner in the LGBT family vacation company R Family... , Katreese Barnes |
October 2011-present | An evening talk show mixing celebrities with everyday people and issues that concern us all; and it's all done in the classic style of Rosie O'Donnell, including games shows, Broadway musical numbers and CONFETTI! |
| Ryan and Tatum: The O'Neals | Ryan O'Neal Ryan O'Neal Charles Patrick Ryan O'Neal , better known as Ryan O'Neal, is an American actor best known for his appearances in the ABC nighttime soap opera Peyton Place and for his roles in such films as Paper Moon , Stanley Kubrick's Barry Lyndon , A Bridge Too Far , and Love Story , for which he received... and Tatum O'Neal Tatum O'Neal Tatum Beatrice O'Neal is an American actress best known for her film work as a child actress in the 1970s. She is the youngest to win a competitive Academy Award, at the age of 10, which she won for her performance as Addie Loggins in Paper Moon opposite her father Ryan O'Neal... |
July-August 2011 | A docu-series chronicling the reconciliation of Oscar-winning actress Tatum O'Neal with her famous father, actor Ryan O'Neal after decades of not speaking. |
| Searching For... | Pam Slaton | April 2011-present | A reality show re-connecting adopted children with their biological families. |
| Season 25: Oprah Behind The Scenes Season 25: Oprah Behind The Scenes Season 25: Oprah Behind The Scenes is an American television series documenting the 25th and final season of The Oprah Winfrey Show. Each episode follows production for one or two episodes of The Oprah Winfrey Show, featuring interview segments with Oprah Winfrey and the production... |
Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey is an American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer and philanthropist. Winfrey is best known for her self-titled, multi-award-winning talk show, which has become the highest-rated program of its kind in history and was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2011... , Sheri Salata |
January-August 2011 | A behind the scenes look at the filming of the final season of the historic Oprah Winfrey Show. Series has ended. |
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October 2011-present | A series of one-on-one conversations with authors, thinkers and spiritual leaders from all walks of life. |
| The Swell Life | Izzy Paskowitz | November 2011-present | The Swell Life chronicles a summer with world-class surfer Izzy Paskowitz and his wife, Danielle, as they raise their three children and run "Surfer's Healing," a legendary surf camp for kids with autism. |
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October 2011-present | A documentary series that follows some of the world's most iconic and creative minds in the worlds of film, fashion, photography and music as they reveal the experiences, challenges and rewards of bringing their ideas to life. |
| What Would You Do? Primetime: What Would You Do? Primetime: What Would You Do?, more commonly known and referred to as What Would You Do?, an American television newsmagazine broadcast on ABC since 2008 as part of the Primetime series. The show is about setting up everyday scenarios that reflect on how people react, why they react, and when they... : OWN Edition |
John Qui%C3%B1ones | January 2011-present | A re-shaping of the life-changing ABC show for OWN which still asks "What Would You Do?" |
| Welcome to Sweetie Pie's | Robbie Montgomery | October 2011-present | A reality series about the iconic "Sweetie Pie's" restaurant in St. Louis, Missouri and its founder Ms. Robbie and her family. |
| Why Not? with Shania Twain Why Not? with Shania Twain Why Not? with Shania Twain is a reality show that is hosted by Canadian country music singer/songwriter Shania Twain. It premiered on the OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network on May 8, 2011 as the network's highest rated premiere to date. It documents the journey of the superstar who, by the age of 22, had... |
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May-June 2011 | A docu-series following grammy-award winning country superstar Shania Twain as she charts her return to entertaining and what it's taken to get her back on the road. |
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January-February 2011 | A reality competition show to searching for the next great TV star on OWN, the Oprah Winfrey Network. Series has ended. |
International versions
In CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, the former Canadian version of Discovery Health, owned by Shaw Media
Shaw Media
Shaw Media is the television broadcasting division of Shaw Communications. Shaw Media owns the Global Television Network, which broadcasts via 11 television stations, as well as various specialty channels including HGTV Canada, Showcase, Food Network Canada, and History Television.Despite also...
, will not be following its U.S. equivalent in adopting the OWN format; that channel has now moved to a reality-based format branded as Twist TV. Instead, Corus Entertainment
Corus Entertainment
Corus Entertainment Inc. is a publicly traded Canadian media and entertainment conglomerate.Corus is a leading Canadian specialty television and radio producer, with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children's book publishing and children's...
has agreed to launch a Canadian version of OWN in early 2011. It was later confirmed that the channel
known as Viva was rebranded as OWN on March 1, 2011. During January and February 2011, selected OWN programming was airing on both Viva and the co-owned W Network
W Network
W Network is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Corus Entertainment. W Network broadcasts lifestyle and entertainment programming aimed at women....
. Both Shaw Media and Corus share common ownership interests from the J.R. Shaw family, but are considered separate companies.
Viewership
During its first week after launch in January 2011, OWN was watched by an average of 505,000 viewers. In February 2011, viewership fell to an average of 135,000, with about 45,000 viewers in the network's target 25-54 year-old female demographic.On March 8, 2011, OWN announced that it will undergo a major overhaul. On May 6, 2011, Discovery executive Peter Liguori replaced Christina Norman as CEO.
On July 13, 2011, Oprah Winfrey announced she will be taking over as CEO and Chief Creative Officer (CCO)
Chief creative officer
A chief creative officer is the highest ranking position of the creative team within a company. This position is responsible for the overall look and feel of all materials, media, and branding associated with the organization...
of the network.